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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,173.22, 211,377.15 and 86,105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,173.22, 211,377.15 and 86,105.22 is: 118,824.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,173.22 : 211,377.15 = 86,105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,173.22/211,377.15 = 86,105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,173.22x = 211,377.15 × 86,105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,173.22x = 18,200,676,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200,676,003.72/153,173.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,824.14

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